Munich (the capital of Bavaria) is the city with the largest Oktoberfest in the world. I live in Kitchener, Ontario (once called Berlin) which hosts the biggest Oktoberfest outside of Germany.

My first time in Munich this summer made a memorable impression on me: the amazing state of the art BMW museum (which I will take you inside on a future post) and the fascinating architectural attractions of both historic and modern buildings.

Street musicians are amazing! Click on photo and watch them play!

Marienplatz is the city centre since 1158. The pedestrian zone is buzzing with people and numerous restaurants and shops. Check out Jean’s post about the unique restaurant we went to in Munich (specially for cat lovers–you’ve never seen anything like it!! ❤ )

Non-leather Lederhosen.

Oktoberfest in Canada starts on Thanksgiving weekend–harvest time, a time to thank God for the abundance of healthy food: every type of vegetable and all sorts of fruit! Here’s the turkey I’m going to serve this year. (I didn’t make this one in the photo, but here’s the one I made last year.)

These photos of my Dirndl were taken today (not in Munich). I bought this outfit in Dinklesbühl in 1982.

Love my ❤ pendant and earrings. The skirt has little red hearts embroidered on the hemline. I like the lacy knit of these knee socks and have them in different colours.

31 Responses to Munich: Oktoberfest

Hi! I’m going to Oktoberfest this year and have been struggling to find vegan lederhosen. The green pair that you posted here is exactly what I’m looking for, but I have no idea where to find something like this! Do you have any tips on where to find these?

I love the architecture. So detailed and amazing. This would be such a wonderful time and truly part of the culture. I love the Dirndl you are wearing, the checks and details on the skirt with the bold red.
jess xxhttp://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

This is one of my favorite posts, because it is about Munchen – a beautiful city very close to my heart! I didn’t visit the BMW Museum even though it is in the neighborhood of the apartment in which my son lived almost 10 years ago… I’m waiting to share with us photos and memories related to this museum.
You look so very nice in traditional German costume, my dear Carmen! Love it!
❤️ Ileana

What a super turkey! And what a lovely dirndl, it suits you. I went into a Dirndl shop in Munich, looking for a Dirndl bra. they are really nice. Munich is so nice and we always have a Munich Day when I go to my sister. All the beautiful flowers on the windows… so lovely!

Thank you very much Ute! Jean and I went into the Dirndl shop too, possibly the same one, it was quite big. I have never heard of a Dirndl bra. How fortunate that you get to go to Munich when you visit your sister!